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Allegorizing Group Portrait of the Children of Diederic Pietersz van Leyden van Leeuwen, Burgomaster of Leiden, and Alida Paets

Allegorizing Group Portrait of the Children of Diederic Pietersz van Leyden van Leeuwen, Burgomaster of Leiden, and Alida Paets, by Unknown, unspecified, 1679
Allegorizing Group Portrait of the Children of Diederic Pietersz van Leyden van Leeuwen, Burgomaster of Leiden, and Alida Paets, by Unknown, unspecified, 1679

Allegorizing Group Portrait of the Children of Diederic Pietersz van Leyden van Leeuwen, Burgomaster of Leiden, and Alida Paets is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1679 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a group portrait of the children of Diederic Pietersz van Leyden van Leeuwen, Burgomaster of Leiden, and Alida Paets, set in a garden scene.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a group of children in ornate clothing gathered around a seated woman, likely a family member or caregiver, conveying a sense of familial intimacy and social status.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by its vivid color palette and intricate details, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the textures and nuances of the subjects' clothing and surroundings, consistent with the Baroque style.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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